And we took all his cities at that time, and utterly destroyed the men, and the women, and the little ones, of every city, we left none to remain:
At that time, we captured all of his cities and completely destroyed everyone in them - the men, women, and children. We left no survivors.
This verse describes the Israelites' complete military conquest of an enemy's cities, leaving no one alive.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses recounts the Israelites' journey through the wilderness as they prepared to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. As they approached the territory of King Sihon of Heshbon, God commanded them to engage in battle and assured their victory, viewing this as part of His judgment on nations that opposed His people. This verse describes the total destruction that followed, reflecting the cultural norms of ancient warfare and divine directives in that era.
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